BOOKING DETAILS
YOUR BLOCK ISLAND VACATION & ACCOMMODATIONS DETAILS
Air Conditioning
There is air-conditioning in the rooms in the following buildings: The 1661 Inn, Guest House, Mitchell Cottage, Nicholas Ball Cottage, Dodge Cottage, Appleyard, Ashley House, Hendrickson House and Anchor House. There is no air-conditioning at the Farm House.
Arrival and Departure Information
All guests should check in at The 1661 Inn on Spring Street. If you are staying at the Narragansett, please check in at the Front Desk at the Narragansett location in New Harbor. Guest rooms are usually ready for occupancy by 3:00 p.m. Please come to The 1661 Inn when you arrive to the Island. If your room is ready early, you may check-in early and if not you may leave your luggage in our lobby (security cameras on location).
Check out is by 11:00am. Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate late check-out requests. Luggage storage in our lobby is also available upon departure. Additionally, we have a shower available at The 1661 Inn for all of our guests who would like to enjoy the full day on Block Island and clean up before leaving the Island after 11:00am.
Breakfast
For 2022 we will be offering our Champagne Buffet Breakfast from Mother’s Day weekend through Columbus Day at The 1661 Inn. We are open daily from 8:00am – 10:00 am. Guests of the resort will receive a reduced rate of $15.00 per person and complimentary mimosas. There is no charge for children five and under and breakfast for children ages six to twelve is $8.00 per child. From November through April, we will not be offering breakfast. Complimentary coffee and muffins will be available throughout the year.
Check In
All guests should check in at the 1661 Inn on Spring Street. Guest rooms are usually ready for occupancy by 3 pm. Please come to The 1661 Inn when you arrive to the Island. If your room is ready early, you may check-in early and if not you may leave your luggage in our lobby (security cameras on location). Please have a photo ID and credit card ready at the Front Desk. We will put a $100 hold on each room on your reservation for any incidentals. Only the person whose name is on the reservation will be allowed to check in. You must be 18 to check-in to your room.
Check Out
Checkout is at 11:00am. Please return your keys to the Front Desk upon checkout. The bellhop is available to take you to the airport or ferry landings upon departure (complimentary). To make a reservation, please ask the front desk before noon on the day of your departure.
Children
We welcome children of all ages at The 1661 Inn, 1661 Guest House, Mitchell Cottage, Nicholas Ball Cottage, Dodge Cottage, Appleyard, Ashley House & Hendrickson House. Children are not welcome at the Anchor House. Rates are based on double occupancy. There is no charge for children under the age of 5. The extra charge for additional guests ages five and older is $25.00 per night.
We do not have any cots available, although you are welcome to bring a sleeping bag or air mattress. We are happy to provide sheets and towels for you. Not all rooms are large enough to accommodate additional guests. Please be sure to confirm your accommodations if you are traveling with more than two guests.
Damage and/or Theft of Hotel Property
You are liable for any damage howsoever caused (whether by deliberate, negligent, or reckless act) to the room(s), hotel’s premises or property caused by you or any person in your party, whether or not staying at the hotel during your stay.
Deposit & Cancellation Policy
All stays must be pre-paid in full at the time of reservation. We accept Visa, Mastercard, and Discover cards – no American Express. All cancellations are charged a fee of 10% of the deposit amount and must be made at least 15 days prior to arrival. In the fourteen days immediately prior to arrival the full deposit is non-refundable and no changes are permitted to the reservation.
If you need to make a change to your reservations, please let us know. There is no “fee” for changing, but if your change results in a credit to your credit card, there will be a 10% cancellation fee assessed on the credit amount.
COVID Exception: If Block Island “closes” to visitors due to federal, state or local regulations, we will waive the fifteen day notice required portion of our cancellation policy. We are also happy to waive cancellation fee for refunds in the form of a gift card for future use. All credit card refunds will be charged the 10% cancellation fee. You must contact us to cancel within three days of any new closure/restriction announced. If you have made your reservation when a travel restriction is already in place, then this exception does not apply.
Because of credit card regulations, all cancellations for reservations within two weeks of arrival must be received in writing. You may reply to this email. Please be sure to note your confirmation number and your name. If you have booked through an on-line reservation service (i.e. Expedia, Hotels.com, Booking.com, etc.), you will need to cancel directly through that service. They will then notify us in writing of your cancellation.
If you are canceling within two weeks of arrival, your reservation is non-changeable and your deposit is non-refundable. However, if we can re-book your stay to someone else, you will receive a gift certificate (less 10% cancellation fee) for any portion above your deposit amount that we are able to re-rent.
For group reservations (eight rooms or more), advance notice of six weeks is required for multiple cancellations or changes to the reservations.
The only transportation related exceptions to our policy are if the “regular” ferry from Pt. Judith, RI is canceled. If you are traveling from New London, CT; Montauk, NY or Newport, RI, please allow sufficient time to drive to Pt. Judith, RI so you will not forfeit the charge for your room for that night. These boats are more likely to cancel in inclement weather. Please be sure to check ferry schedules closely so that you do not forfeit your deposit.
If you are planning on flying to Block Island, please allow sufficient time to take the ferry if the planes are not flying due to foggy or bad weather so you will not forfeit the charge for your room for that night.
If the ferry from Pt. Judith is not running due to poor weather conditions, our policy is as follows:
If the ferry is canceled throughout your entire stay you have a choice of a refund or gift certificate towards another stay (10% cancellation fee is waived).
If the ferry is canceled only on the day of your arrival, then you have your choice of coming for the remainder of your scheduled visit (with no responsibility for the first night) or a gift certificate to join us another time (a 10% cancellation fee is applied).
If you have a one night reservation and the regular ferries from Pt. Judith are canceled for the entire day, then you are not responsible for the evening.
We recommend the purchase of travel insurance to protect your vacation investment.
Farm House
Farm House rentals do not include daily cleaning. If you need additional linens or towels or a garbage pickup during your stay, please call the front desk at 401-466-2421. Cleaning is provided upon departure.
Lost and Found Policy
The 1661 Inn assumes no liability for lost, misplaced, stolen, or damaged valuables or belongings. If you discover that you have left behind something of value to you, please call us immediately 401-466-2421 or email [email protected] and we will try to assist you in locating your lost item.
The 1661 Inn is not responsible for any item left behind by a guest. However, any item, with the exception of perishable items, left behind by our guests and found after departure by Housekeeping will be collected, logged in, and kept in a secure location for collection by the owner for up to fourteen (14) days. Reasonable effort will be made to notify the guest that an item has been found. Perishable items, underwear, and miscellaneous toiletries are discarded.
Noise Complaints/Parties
The 1661 Inn enforces quiet hours from 10pm – 8am to ensure our guests peace and comfort. No parties, loud disturbances and/or noise-nuisances are allowed or tolerated on any property. In the event of a disturbance, you may be asked to leave the hotel without refund or assessed a Guest Compensation Disturbance Fee.
Parking & Bikes
There is free outdoor parking available for all of our guests at The 1661 Inn and at our farm. There is no parking available at the Ashley House, Hendrickson House, or the Anchor House, although you are welcome to park at the farm. There is limited parking available at the Dodge Cottage and the Appleyard (overflow parking is available at the farm). The only parking at the Dodge Cottage is all the way around the back-not on the lawn (this includes scooters). There are outdoor bike racks available at all of our buildings. Unfortunately, we do not have any indoor bike storage available. Fire Marshall regulations prohibit bringing bicycles into your rooms or in the hallways and this is strictly enforced. We do suggest that you bring a lock with you.
Pets
Sorry, pets and support animals are not allowed in any of our hotel rooms or apartments. Service animals are permitted as required by law. Well behaved dogs are permitted at the Farm House. This is the only property we have that is pet-friendly. The 1661 Inn will apply a $500 cleaning fee to any guest room that violates this policy.
Quiet Season Visits
If you are visiting the Island between Columbus Day and mid-May, please note that you will find dining options to be limited. During these dates (particularly December through March), there are sometimes days when there are no full service restaurants open and the restaurants that are open do not always have predictable schedules. The grocery store is open year-round with a consistent schedule. The only ferry that runs year round is from Pt. Judith, RI (www.blockislandferry.com).
Room Keys
You are responsible to return your keys to the staff at the Front Desk upon check out. If you fail to return your keys, a charge of $20/key will be placed on your credit card on file.
Smoking
There is no smoking (including e-cigarettes) allowed on property. Candles, incense, essential oils (diffusing, vaporizing, etc.) are prohibited. Guests or members of the public who breach the policy will be asked to stop smoking and if they fail to comply will be asked to leave the premises. A $500 fee will be charged to the credit card on file for any violation of this policy.
Wi-Fi
There is free limited wi-fi available at the following buildings: The 1661 Inn, Dodge Cottage and Appleyard. There is no wi-fi available at the Anchor House, Ashley House or the Hendrickson House. Internet service on Block Island is slower than what guests are typically accustomed to finding. You will be able to check emails, browse the internet, etc. You will have difficulties streaming.
TYPICAL MINIMUM NIGHT STAY REQUIREMENTS
January 1 through March 29:
• No minimum Sunday through Thursday
• No minimum on Friday & Saturday for standard rooms
• Two-night minimum on some weekends on rooms that feature a whirlpool tub or ocean view
March 30 through May 24:
• No minimum Sunday through Thursday
• Two-night minimum on Friday & Saturday
Memorial Day Weekend:
• Three-night minimum
May 28th through June 28th:
• No minimum Sunday through Thursday
• Two-night minimum on Friday & Saturday
July 4th Holiday:
• Four-night minimum over the Fourth of July holiday
July 6th through September 4th:
• Three-night minimum if the stay includes a Saturday
Labor Day through November 5th:
• No minimum Sunday through Thursday
• Two-night minimum on Friday & Saturday
November 6th through March 28th:
• No minimum Sunday through Thursday
• No minimum on Friday & Saturday for standard rooms
• Two-night minimum on some weekends on rooms that feature a whirlpool tub or ocean view
Generally, weekend stays require a two-night minimum and summer & holiday weekends may require a three or four-night minimum. Please contact us for specific policies.
Occasionally, shorter weekend stays are available. Please call our reservations office to check specific availability.
